1975 Mazda Familia vs. 1991 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1991 Mercury Tracer is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Mercury Tracer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercury Tracer (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1975 Mazda Familia. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercury Tracer should accelerate faster than 1975 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercury Tracer weights approximately 300 kg more than 1975 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mercury Tracer (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mazda Familia. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Mercury Tracer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Mazda Familia | 1991 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Familia | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1271 cc | 1839 cc |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2510 mm |
